As many citizens go to Binondo, Manila, and other Chinatowns across the country to buy tikoy (glutinous rice cake) and other Chinese New Year favorites, the EcoWaste Coalition reminded consumers to watch out for lucky charm bracelets with toxic metallic components.
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On Chinese New Year: EcoWaste Coalition finds toxic cadmium out of lucky charm bracelets
As the sale of luck activators thrives ahead of the Chinese New Year, the EcoWaste Coalition, an advocacy group for a zero waste and toxics-free society, expressed concern over the proliferation of lucky charm bracelets with high-cadmium Pi Yao (aka Pi Xiu) and other auspicious symbols.
Palace declares Feb. 9 a special non-working day for Chinese New Year
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has declared February 9, a Friday, as a special non-working day in the country for the celebration of Chinese New Year.
Panaghiusa maoy mensahe ni Aris sa Bugsay sa Pag-abante
Panaghiusa ang mensahe ni Gob. Aris Aumentado nga gipaambit ni Atty. Jun Amora, governor’s office chief of staff, atol sa gihimong “Bugsay sa Pag-abante” nga gitunong sa pagsaulog sa Chinese New Year nga gihimo didto sa Modala Resort sa lugsod sa Panglao, Bohol.